Lough Macronan
This lough is in a tranquil location within Brantry Wood, reached by walking a kilometre along forest tracks.

Key Information
Fishery Type | Coarse |
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Species | Perch, Pike, Roach, Tench |
Season Open | 1st January |
Season Close | 31st December |
Rod Licence | 12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Rod Licence |
Permit | 12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Fishing Permit |
Fishing methods | All Lawful Methods. |
Bag Limit | 1 Pike (up to 4kg) and 4 coarse fish (up to 25cm) per day may be retained |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

Car Parking Onsite | No |
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Disabled Car Parking Onsite | No |
Fishing Stands | Yes |
Disabled accessible fishing stands | No |
Boats Allowed | No |
Boat Restrictions | N/A |
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Directions
- From Belfast: Go to the end of the M1, continue on the Dungannon by-pass for about 0.24 miles to the roundabout; turn left onto the B45 to Caledon; go through Eglish; turn right at the crossroads just over the Oona Bridge and follow signs for Brantry Lough.
- From Aughnacloy: Take the B128 Benburb Road for 4.47 miles; turn left at Holland's Crossroads and follow signs for Brantry Lough.
Access is on foot from the south car park at Brantry Lough.
Local Council Area | Mid Ulster |
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Nearest populated area | Benburb |
Water Type | Lake |
Water Area / Size | 1 Hectacres |